Invade the World

  Chapter 93 Being a Bad Boy

  While waiting, Xu Xiangyang put his head on the railing while enjoying the feeling of soaking in the sun and breeze. He narrowed his eyes and looked down at the clustered flower beds downstairs and the tall and lush magnolia trees.

  After Zhu Qingyue came out of the office, she had learned a lot, and squatted up together.

  He subconsciously turned his face to look at her; just then, Zhu Qingyue's gaze also looked over. When the two eyes met, Xu Xiangyang suddenly had a sense of immediate sight to the scene in front of him.

  Yes, he once talked with Zhu Qingyue like this once.

  In the evening when the possessed person invaded the campus, he originally joined the class leader and classmates to participate in the study group. As a result, he was suspected by the head teacher because of his relationship with Lin Xingjie, and was called to the office halfway through.

  It’s just that the situation is the opposite of this time. It was Zhu Qingyue who was waiting for him in the corridor this time.

After   , the two lie on the railing and talk about the topic of puppy love.

  Although it is only two weeks ago, looking back at this moment, it seems that a long time has passed.

  The strong sunlight falling from the top of his head made Xu Xiangyang's consciousness trembled for a moment, and he asked in a low voice.

   "Thank you for what?"

"A lot of things." Zhu Qingyue counted seriously, "Thank you for being able to arrive in time just to stop Sun Xiaofang from telling the rumors of teacher-student love, thank you for not making things big, and thank you for being able to Wait for me here... By the way, where's Classmate Lin?"

   "She is different from me, I will go back first."

  The girl is not the kind that is very patient. Now that the problem is solved, she can't have the mind to stay here.

  Not to mention—Xu Xiangyang thought, Lin Xingjie might still have a grudge about Zhu Qingyue’s failure to come to her after the day she agreed to become a friend.

  Zhu Qingyue asked the oncoming wind.

   "Then, Student Xu, you didn't leave with you, so you should have something to tell me, right?"

  Xu Xiangyang looked at the girl’s calm face, hesitated, did not answer the question, but couldn’t help asking:

   "Zhu Qingyue, what were you doing just now?"

   "What do you do?"

  "Didn't you reject Teacher Qian?"

  Mr. Qian is the head of the grade group. He is currently the oldest teacher in the school, and he is also a highly respected and special-grade teacher.

  The two of them just talked about the follow-up of the conversation this morning. At that time, Xu Xiangyang entered the office under the pretext of asking questions and heard clearly from the side.

"Yeah. The teacher wants me to speak under the national flag next Monday, when the student representatives come on stage to give a speech, the topic is'Refusal of Puppy Love'. I think it is very troublesome, I originally wanted to refuse... After all, time is limited, so I should try to be as early as possible. I explained the situation to Teacher Qian and hoped that they could find someone else to replace it, nothing more."

   "...why refuse?"

Zhu Qingyue blinked.

  "I said it because I found it troublesome...Ah, student Xu, don’t you think that the reason I refused was because I wanted to fall in love? Ha ha, do you really think so?"

  No, you just said “because I can’t guarantee” in a straightforward manner. I can hear you clearly when I stand outside!

  But facing the girl's ridicule, Xu Xiangyang shook his head slightly after being silent for a moment.

  "I think, Classmate Zhu is not the kind of person who will fall in love early."

   "I said nothing wrong."

  Zhu Qingyue clapped her hands and expressed her approval.

   "But even so, I still hate others restricting what I can and cannot do. Especially recently, once I hear others ask me to do this and that, I feel very impatient."

  Xu Xiangyang nodded silently, indicating that he could understand.

   "Well, student Xu, you seem to have something on your mind. Tell it quickly. Why are you waiting for me here?"

   "...I just feel that I am a little scared."

  If Sun Xiaofang really said that sentence in front of everyone, Zhu Qingyue’s campus life would definitely be affected.

  Perhaps when Mr. Yang’s incident is announced in the future, everyone will know that there is no such thing. The stains left by the spilled dirty water cannot be easily removed.

   "Zhu Qingyue, are you a bit too adventurous? I might not say that well, but Sun Xiaofang... It's really obvious at first glance that he's a type of dog jumping over the wall."

   "Actually, I still think this is just right."

  Zhu Qingyue looked at the boundless blue sky in front, stretched out her hand to stroke her hair tossed by the wind, and replied with a chuckle.

"If the rumors go out,'Zhu Qingyue' is an out-and-out bad girl in everyone's mind. In this way, I and Lin Xingjie, who is treated differently by everyone, will become a couple. Is it? People in the school, whether they are teachers or classmates, feel sorry for both of us... But let the eyes of others go! I don't care at all."

  Xu Xiangyang was dumbfounded, almost thinking that he had heard it wrong.

  He used to think that Zhu Qingyue’s personality was a bit complicated, unlike Xingjie’s frankness, and sometimes would not understand what she was thinking...now it seems that he would think this way, which only means that he is still too young.

  ——He doesn’t understand Zhu Qingyue’s thoughts at all!

   "...Well, I think even if you want to have a good relationship with Xingjie, you don't need to do this at all."

  Xu Xiangyang swallowed a little hard.

  If Lin Xingjie heard these words, she would not be moved by Zhu Qingyue's heart, but would be overwhelmed and even scared.

"This is true, no matter how the teacher-student relationship is too extreme," Zhu Qingyue said solemnly, "It's better to find a male classmate to fall in love. With the image I have established in the minds of others, just tell everyone that I am Puppy love is enough to surprise people."

  Just find a male classmate...

  Xu Xiangyang has been unable to complain.

   "I was joking just now, can't you tell me?"

  Zhu Qingyue covered her lips and chuckled softly.

   "Even if you really are looking for it, you must find a reliable person you know, for example—"

   "No, that's the end of this joke."

  Xu Xiangyang looked serious. He really hoped that he hadn't heard these words at all, lest the image of the class leader and classmates in his mind would continue to collapse.

  But in the face of his reaction, Zhu Qingyue smiled happily.

"There is another reason for choosing confrontation, that is, I hope to give Sun Xiaofang a chance." She added, "Anyway, in the eyes of others, we two are still friends? As friends, of course I hope she can know her mistakes. Just change it. If Sun Xiaofang can accept my proposal after calming down and take the initiative to apologize on stage, I feel that I can still accept her again without any complaints..."

   "But it turned out that she was only willing to apologize in front of everyone after being'forced to Liangshan' by us."

  Xu Xiangyang said, and glanced at Zhu Qingyue secretly.

  The girl’s face didn’t seem to show signs of sadness or loss, but he didn’t think he could guess Zhu Qingyue’s thoughts by looking in his eyes or expression.

   "Yes, so I can make a decision. I really can't do the same as before, try to get a good relationship with my classmates, and try to be a good girl in the eyes of adults, even..."

  Release the hands holding the railing, and stretched out Zhu Qingyue let out a brisk "ha", as if to exhale all the gloomy air in his chest, and said to Xu Xiangyang:

   "——From now on, I decided to be a bad boy."

  "……"

  Xu Xiangyang has indeed discovered that Zhu Qingyue’s way of speaking and behaving is a bit different from the past.

Because in this week, the two of them didn't have much chance to contact each other, Xu Xiangyang didn't notice it; and when he and her were talking face to face like this, Xu Xiangyang quickly noticed some subtle things about the girl. But it is a very sharp change.

  Whether this change is good or bad, no one can tell at present; Xu Xiangyang feels that he is not qualified to judge.

   However, he felt that if he were friends, he should say at this time...

"I support you."

"thanks."

  The girl smiled slightly, then continued.

   "In addition, no matter in the past or the present, I have no idea about whom I want to fall in love with. I think you know the reason."

"……why?"

   "Of course it's because puppies affect study!"

   "Wait, this reason doesn't sound like a ‘bad boy’ at all!"

   "When I said'bad boy', I meant not to listen to adults, but not to be irresponsible to myself."

  Zhu Qingyue shook his finger towards him and explained seriously.

  "Furthermore, I actually like learning. It is because there are some things that I can ignore now, so instead, I will care more about some things than before...ah, yes."

  She seemed to think of something, put her hands behind her, leaned forward slightly, and carefully looked at Xu Xiangyang's face.

  "Xu Xiangyang, didn’t you say that you saw me as a goal that needs to be surpassed? Since then, I have always cared about one thing..."

  The pupils staring at him are shining brightly.

   "You, do you really have confidence to beat me?"

"have."

  Xu Xiangyang answered without hesitation.

  Zhu Qingyue’s test papers are often used as templates by teachers to teach everyone how to solve problems; and taking this opportunity, he analyzed the level of study of the two based on the previous tests.

   Undoubtedly, there is indeed a gap between the two.

  And it's not just Xu Xiangyang. All the students on the previous transcripts, those who are among the best students, are actually far from Zhu Qingyue on an objective level.

  Otherwise, this girl can't always sit firmly on the throne of the school.

   But if it is because of the gap, and the determination to challenge before the battle begins, then the possibility of defeating the opponent is completely lost.

   "...Very good, then I can answer your words that day now."

  Zhu Qingyue put her hand on her mouth and coughed gently, then she showed a smile that was several times more fond than usual, and a row of neat white teeth gleamed in the afternoon sun.

   "——Xu Xiangyang, I take your challenge!"

  Xu Xiangyang froze for a moment, and finally realized the true meaning of the other party's words, with a happy expression on his face.

  Compared with puppy love, it is indeed more fun to compete with friends in learning, isn’t it?

  *

  This evening.

  Today is Friday. Almost an hour has passed since the school bell rang. There were a few high school students carrying schoolbags back home on the road. It was not as lively as usual.

  Sun Xiaofang lowered his head and walked silently on the way home.

  But unlike usual, she was not alone, nor did she leave with her friends. Instead, she was replaced by three young men.

  Two of them are college students, and the rest feel that they have been working for several years.

Before leaving school, Sun Xiaofang called his cousin who was attending classes nearby, hoping that he could send himself home.

  There is no other reason, but it is that she was threatened by Lin Xingjie after she came on stage to speak the truth and apologize at the request of Zhu Qingyue today.

  Although the other party left after abandoning that sentence and never appeared in front of her again, Sun Xiaofang became more and more frightened as she thought about it.

  Sun Xiaofang's courage shouldn't be so small, but when she thinks of the long-haired girl's eyes, she has a lingering feeling in her heart.

  Cousin and his companions are long overdue. However, after seeing the arrival of her relatives, Sun Xiaofang breathed a sigh of relief.

   "...Thank you all today."

   "It's okay, it's okay, anyway, it's time to go and see how uncle is doing."

  Cousin smiled and waved his hand.

  "Yes, don't take it to heart. Your brother and us are in a good relationship, and you are equivalent to my sister."

  In spite of this, the expressions of the two companions of Sun Xiaofang's cousin are a little weird. I don't know if it was because their friends only said "I am going to protect my sister, a female high school student" when they asked them to help, but they didn't carefully describe her sister's appearance and physique.

   What the two people and cousin Sun Xiaofang revealed in their eye contact was nothing more than "Does your sister really need someone to protect?" or something.

  Sun Xiaofang did not notice the silent dialogue between them.

  The girl just lowered her head and walked forward silently.

  More than worrying that Lin Xingjie would really come to teach herself as she threatened, all the things that happened today are quite heavy memories for a young man of her age.

   "Speaking of, Xiaofang, who is that threatening you? Is it really a girl? Did she say to find someone?"

"……no."

  Sun Xiaofang shook his head, and answered urgently.

   "But she alone is enough! She is very powerful and knows martial arts. This is what I have seen with my own eyes——"

  The men looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

   "Haha, don't worry, we know it well."

   "Now high school students are terrible, little girls are so arrogant..."

  Sun Xiaofang closed her mouth.

  She knew that she had nothing to say, and they would not believe it, unless she let this group of people see it with their own eyes.

   But if she can, she certainly doesn’t want to have a chance to meet.

  This thought just came to Sun Xiaofang’s mind, a bitter chill rose from her back, and she felt as if there was some kind of invisible monster passing by her...

  (End of this chapter)